Grey upholstered armchair ideas

We love an easy interiors update, and they usually revolve around adding a few cushions, or mixing in some new vases. So to make this even simpler to do, you need a fairly neutral backdrop, which will go with anything, which is why grey upholstered armchairs are the failsafe homeware buy. For grey works with everything, and living room accent chairs in this classic colour will never go out of style.

The rococo style of upholstered arm chairs means they are luxuriously padded, with a hint of gilt on the arms and legs, and subtly grand. Covering them in a grey upholstery fabric means they won’t dominate the room, and can be set in front of a boldly patterned wallpaper, providing a calming contrast.

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Graham and Green

Grey check upholstered armchair Graham and Green

Grey works really well with other shades of grey, and matching a pale grey armchair with a slightly moodier grey wall creates a calming palette. White floorboards and skirting boards will keep the room looking sunny and light.

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Graham and Green

Grey shell upholstered chair by Graham and Green

The reason why art deco furniture is still so popular, and that much modern furniture takes its lead from the styles of the 1930s, is that it manages to be showy yet elegant, grand without being stuffy. By covering the art deco fan shape of the accent chair in grey upholstery fabric the armchair is cosier and more inviting than it might be in a brighter pattern.

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Grey upholstered armchair by Ikea

Woods and grey work well together, creating a neutral palette and feeling of space. The slightly traditional shape of this modern furniture is ideal for curling up in under a reading light, safe, warm and happy. The ultimate serene space.

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Ikea

Dark grey upholstered armchair by Ikea

One of the best things about a grey armchair is that it can be set in front of any colour, with grey and yellow being a surefire hit. Just a hint of a burst of canary yellow will sing out behind a dark grey chair – a surprisingly pleasant combination.

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Zoffany

Grey retro upholstered armchair by Zoffany

Any cushion will sit happily on a grey armchair, from bright pink to, as here, a moody green. Use grey armchairs as backdrops on which to mix and match accessories depending on your mood – they’ll work in any colour scheme.

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Grey stripped upholstered armchair

The coastal look is all about bleached out white boards and hints of blue and white stripes. But it’s not all hard wood surfaces – comfort plays a big part, too. Striped furniture upholstery can feel more homely than just a block of colour, as this big, squashy grey armchair looks like the sort of thing you’d curl up in and still have room for the golden retriever, too. Which is what all modern furniture should be about.

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